When the case lays an egg; in the event of an error, it may pay to let the client - and the insurer - in on it
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The danger of failure to notify a professional liability carrier of a possible mistake by the lawyer is discussed. Experts say this may jeopardize malpractice insurance coverage in the event of a lawsuit.
Publication Name: ABA Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0747-0088
Year: 2000
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Balancing free press and fair trial; new National Judicial College facility seeks to boost judiciary-media relations
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The National Judicial College's National Center for Courts and the Media is discussed and is devoted to exploring the tension between the First Amendment right to a free press and the Sixth Amendment right to a fair trial. The training of journalists who cover the courts will also take place at the center.
Publication Name: ABA Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0747-0088
Year: 2000
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Ethics vs. accountability; attorney-client privilege at core of refusal to comply with LSC audit
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Consequences of the Legal Service Corp's (LSC) threatened audit of Baltimore and New York City legal services lawyers are discussed. These lawyers claim disclosures would violate the attorney-client privilege, and the LSC has promised not to discontinue funding while considering the bars' appeals.
Publication Name: ABA Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0747-0088
Year: 2000
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